Brake Drum question.
09-08-2011, 03:51 PM
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Brake Drum question.
On the front of the brake drum there is a weight looking thing. What is this? While taking off the drum on my XJ this piece broke off. is this going to be a problem? Sorry if this is a dumb question, I just don't know much about brakes.
09-08-2011, 04:09 PM
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It is a weight. Drum are balanced at the factory. The weights are welded on and do occasionally fall off when the welds rust out. Loss of the weight is not a major thing, but you may feel a high speed shake if it does.
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